Course Name: Building Sound Environment

Course Code: S2293259

Semester: Autumn

Credit: 2

Program: Building

Course Module:

Responsible: Ma Hui

E-mail: mahui@tju.edu.cn

Department: School of Architecture

Time Allocation(1 credit hour = 45 minutes)

Course Description

This course aims to make an introduction of the researches and design in the field of Building Acoustics, including basic theory and measurement of sound, noise control and acoustic design.

Prerequisite

No

Course Objectives

Ÿ Course thesis

Course Syllabus

1. Basic theory and measurement of sound

2. Absorption, insulation materials and structures

3. Environmental noise control

4. Room acoustic design

Textbooks & References

• Che Shiguang, Wang Binlin, Qin Youguo,< Sound Environment of Architecture>，Qinghua University Press, 1988.

• Beranek L.< Concert Halls and Opera Houses>. Springer New York, 2004

• Cao Xiaozhen, Cao Qin, Yao Zian,< Noise Control in Architecture>, National Defense Industry Press, 2005.

Capability Tasks

CT1: To understand basic science, and to have analytical ability and the ability to integrate related knowledge.

CT2: To apply relevant professional knowledge to the field of science and technology: understanding of the basic concepts and its connotation, application of different methods and concepts which have been learned, capability of judging the scope and limitations of such applications.

Achievements

• To understand the basic concept and measurement method of sound environment in Building –Level: M

• To understand the way to evaluate interior and outdoor sound environment. –Level: M

• To understand methods and technologies for noise control and interior sound environment. –Level: M

Students:Building, Year 1